towards freedom

Daily writing prompt
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to?

The only risk…moving out of the United States. For good. I’ve been wanting to move since I was about 14 or 15. I had plans to visit other countries but only got to visit Mexico once.

Money is a hindrance. Time too, but mainly money. Well, if I had money, I’d have the time. And now it’s my health so eff it. I’m fine with dying here. But it’s not my desire.

Mexico requires a certain amount of money in the bank to “retire” there permanently. It’s different if I had a job in Mexico or elsewhere. (From what I can remember). I can’t work my current full-time job from another country. I’m not supposed to work from another city. But I did once. Anyway, Mexico is definitely forbidden. Thanks for the chains.

*Retire in quotes because I know I will never stop having to work. Retire means working part-time.

But I would love just to leave. I have a dog, so I need to consider his needs. I used to think I’d never have more pets until I’m living where I want to. But a life without pets is worse than life today, so I’m not sure. My dog is older, so I would never even try to take him on an airplane. Plus, he likes to misbehave.

Anyhow, it’s not about risk. I’d drop everything I have to move. What am I leaving behind? What am I risking?

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